F3 Waiting Interview at Montreal

[krishna2629 15]

My passport came in 3 days and 4 th day I went o my border and got my stamping done.

[krishna2629 15]

On 5/11/2022 at 7:24 AM, NGJ said:

Congratulations! Thanks for keeping us in the know, all the best with the final step of the process.

Congratulations and All the best.

[cyyz2000 24]

1 hour ago, krishna2629 said:

My passport came in 3 days and 4 th day I went o my border and got my stamping done.

Hi, quick question. How long was your visa valid for on the passport (as in, how long did you have to enter the US after receiving it)? 

[AWC 1]

Hey guy - I had added myself to the F Visa Tracking sheet myself (hope that's okay).  I got my IL today and updated everything on that sheet.

I have a bit of an odd question - When they take your passport for stamping, before you get it back can you enter the USA on a Nexus card still or you just can't enter the USA at all during that last step of visa processing?

 

Thanks!

[Blueeyes1989 90]

@AWC I believe you cannot enter USA without a passport.

[Blueeyes1989 90]

@DARSHAN @F3 Guitarist Any update on your interview letter?

[AWC 1]

1 hour ago, Blueeyes1989 said:

@AWC I believe you cannot enter USA without a passport.

Normally I can enter the USA with just a Nexus card - It's a valid travel document in place of a Passport.  I think I'll just assume it's best practice to not try until I get my passport back.  Thanks for the speed response!

[NGJ 31]

Can anyone who recently cleared interview at Montreal consulate for the family immigration visa interview (F3) help me here? Did you need to take a copy or original birth certificate of the petitioner?Thanks.

 

Instructions on this page is bit confusing https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/MTL-Montreal.html

 

• Your original birth certificate and that of your petitioner if applicable, English translation, and a photocopy.”

[cyyz2000 24]

11 minutes ago, NGJ said:

 

Can anyone who recently cleared interview at Montreal consulate for the family immigration visa interview (F3) help me here? Did you need to take a copy or original birth certificate of the petitioner?Thanks.

 

Instructions on this page is bit confusing https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/MTL-Montreal.html

 

• Your original birth certificate and that of your petitioner if applicable, English translation, and a photocopy.”

I think the key word here is “if applicable”. I also wonder the same thing but from what I’ve heard, I don’t think it’s necessary. We just submitted a black & white scanned copy of the Naturalization Certificate and a colored scanned copy Passport Card photo, and NVC accepted it.

Edited June 6, 2022 by cyyz2000

[NGJ 31]

9 minutes ago, cyyz2000 said:

I think the key word here is “if applicable”. I also wonder the same thing but from what I’ve heard, I don’t think it’s necessary. We just submitted a black & white scanned copy of the Naturalization Certificate and a colored scanned copy Passport Card photo, and NVC accepted it.

Thank you..but are you talking about upload of docs or interview? Your interview is not done yet so confirming. I also did not upload my mother’s (petitioner) birth cert at DQ stage, but Consulate’s interview document checklist has it so inquiring. I agree with your logic that it is not applicable in our category.Let me know if you get any surprises at the interview, all the best.

[cyyz2000 24]

18 minutes ago, NGJ said:

Thank you..but are you talking about upload of docs or interview? Your interview is not done yet so confirming. I also did not upload my mother’s (petitioner) birth cert at DQ stage, but Consulate’s interview document checklist has it so inquiring. I agree with your logic that it is not applicable in our category.Let me know if you get any surprises at the interview, all the best.

Yes, I was referring to the interview stage. For sure, I’ll let you know if anything comes up. Good luck.

[usds2020 5]

2 hours ago, AWC said:

Normally I can enter the USA with just a Nexus card - It's a valid travel document in place of a Passport.  I think I'll just assume it's best practice to not try until I get my passport back.  Thanks for the speed response!

Regardless if you can enter US or not, it will pose a problem when you come back to Canada. I believe Canada changed its rule before that pandemic and now requires everyone (including Canadians) to have a valid passport while entering Canada.

[204 59]

Quick question - can I leave Montreal for my home once I finish my interview at the consulate? Do I need to stay in Montreal for couple more days for administrative stuff? 
 

Thank you in advance! 

[Dax@ 3]

HI, 

If you receive a IL today for F3 please update on Google Sheet So we all Know Who waiting for.

Thank You.

[NGJ 31]

22 minutes ago, Dax@ said:

HI, 

If you receive a IL today for F3 please update on Google Sheet So we all Know Who waiting for.

Thank You.

Not yet, looks like F2 category ones got IL today. Mine is F3 so I am hoping to get mine tomorrow or later this week, will definitely share the update upon receipt.